Manley Clyde Henry

Monuments

88th Infantry Division “Blue Devils” Plaques- Monte Battaglia

Name:

Clyde Henry Manley

Rank:

Private First Class

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Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-09-28

State:

Illinois

Cemetery:

Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey, Illinois

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Clyde Henry Manley was born on September 25, 1920. He was the son of David Edward Manley and Nettie B. Manley. Clyde served in the US Army as a Private First Class during World War II. He died on September 28, 1944 in Italy and is now buried in the Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey, Fayette County, Illinois, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.